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When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

He will be remembered for mustering the courage to take on former chief ministers and the state's political heavyweights M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa in the political arena on his own terms and also hold his own against them.

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Karnataka govt's generosity at taxpayers' expense

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the medical bill to the tune of Rs 1.16 crore incurred on Housing Minister Ambareesh for his treatment, triggering a controversy over spending taxpayers' money.

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

My Maa's Diwalis in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Vijayakanth was unwell for quite some time and his wife Premalatha took over the reins of the party days ago.

Stricker's generosity helps Tiger to victory

Stricker's generosity helps Tiger to victory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Steve Stricker could be forgiven for regretting he helped Tiger Woods with his putting before the WGC-Cadillac Championship, but after losing to him by two shots on Sunday, Stricker said he simply did what golfing buddies do.

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Brajesh Mishra combined guile with generosity

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

India's first NSA Brajesh Mishra's combination of hard-headed realism and outspokenness ensured that he always spoke up for India -- not necessarily for the BJP, notes Jyoti Malhotra.

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Ram Babu is a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan, whose presence does not go unnoticed at the venues where Indian team competes.

Swara-Fahad's Exquisite Walima Look

Swara-Fahad's Exquisite Walima Look

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Swara had yet another wedding reception at Fahad's hometown Bareilly, on March 19.

The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Anti-India forces using SC as tool: RSS on BBC documentary

Anti-India forces using SC as tool: RSS on BBC documentary

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The Supreme Court was created for safeguarding the interests of our country but it is being used as a tool by the opponents of India in their efforts to clear their way'

A Toast To The Butter Man

A Toast To The Butter Man

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Among the many pearls of wisdom he bequeathed me, this one is probably the most precious: If you don't enjoy what you have created, how will anyone else? Manish Jhaveri remembers the legendary adman Sylvester daCunha.

'Can't hide behind...': Yadav, Palshikar to NCERT

'Can't hide behind...': Yadav, Palshikar to NCERT

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), however, said the withdrawal of anyone's association is out of question as textbooks at the school level are developed on the basis of knowledge and understanding on a given subject and at no stage, individual authorship is claimed.

'My Aai was very generous'

'My Aai was very generous'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Readers tell us what's special about their mothers.

'Yash and Pam were so much in love'

'Yash and Pam were so much in love'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'It is very rare, particularly in our film industry, for a couple to be so devoted to one another.'

PM Modi's kind words to ex-cricketer Pietersen

PM Modi's kind words to ex-cricketer Pietersen

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

He tweet was in response to Pietersen's tweet over COVID-19 vaccines.

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, SS Rajamouli, Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi are among the World's 100 Most Influential People of 2023, Time magazine announced.

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Amitabh does Chehre for Free!

Amitabh does Chehre for Free!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

'By billing Amitabh Bachchan as 'friendly appearance', we are acknowledging his exceptional generosity in an industry where actors charge for even a sneeze.'

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

#RIPPamelaChopra: 'You've left behind a legacy of love'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Her Saturday screenings at Yash Raj Studio were a much awaited weekly event marked on all our calenders. 'Her CAREFULLY curated meals were a delight and fabulous. LOVE YOU PAMMY.'

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Minister has apologised, we should show generosity: PM on hate speech

Minister has apologised, we should show generosity: PM on hate speech

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Seeking truce with agitating Opposition members over controversial remarks made by Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the matter should be put to rest after her apology, but it failed to satisfy them.

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The new security assistance provided to Ukraine includes 800 anti-aircraft, 9000 anti-armour systems, 7,000 small arms such as machine guns, shotguns, and grenade launchers as well as drones and other military equipment.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel resolved issues of merger of other princely states, but 'one person' could not resolve the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, in a veiled attack on India's first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Meet The Brahmastra Stars: Mouni is Junoon!

Meet The Brahmastra Stars: Mouni is Junoon!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Director Ayan Mukerji has started introducing the main characters of his mega movie Brahmastra, Part One: Shiva.

Guv waging war on varsities: Kerala CM on row over resignation of VCs

Guv waging war on varsities: Kerala CM on row over resignation of VCs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for seeking resignation of vice chancellors of nine universities in the state.

Dance for Astad!

Dance for Astad!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Astad Deboo's dancers pay the legendary dancer a lovely tribute on his 74th birth anniversary.

The family that shared its well

The family that shared its well

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A simple act of generosity has gone a long mile, women of the locality no longer have to battle over water.

Punjab Cong leader warns Sonia against indulging G-23 rebels 'too much'

Punjab Cong leader warns Sonia against indulging G-23 rebels 'too much'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

After Congress president Sonia Gandhi met leaders of the G-23 grouping to resolve internal party issues, former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar on Wednesday said "indulging the dissenters too much" will encourage more dissent.

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

This Is Why I Trek!

This Is Why I Trek!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.

Video: Heard Karan Johar's Bhoot story?

Video: Heard Karan Johar's Bhoot story?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Bhoot- The Haunted Ship stars Vicky Kaushal, and is inspired from a true incident in 2011, when a ship came out of nowhere and docked at Mumbai's Juhu beach for a few days. Director Bhanu Pratap Singh has created a fictional story around it.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Privilege to work with you as your PM: Modi to Kovind

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Modi noted that his interaction with Kovind, a long time BJP member before being appointed first as Bihar governor and then President, goes beyond his presidency.

'My dad is my superhero, my Polaris'

'My dad is my superhero, my Polaris'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

'He is my friend, role model, mentor and superhero.'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'There are greats, there are legends and then there is @sachin_rt.'

Top 20 dividend-paying firms raise shareholder rewards in FY22

Top 20 dividend-paying firms raise shareholder rewards in FY22

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Hindustan Zinc (HZL), a subsidiary of Vedanta, announced an interim dividend of Rs 21 per share last week, resulting in an outflow of Rs 8,863 crore. The announcement has turned the spotlight on India Inc's dividend-paying policy - more so for reasons driving the generosity of firms. An analysis of BSE 500 companies by Business Standard Research Bureau shows that some of the top 20 dividend-paying companies in 2021-22 (FY22) include Vedanta, Tata Consultancy Services, HZL, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil), Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Reliance Industries (RIL), and Bajaj Auto, among others.